MIC3 June Newsletter

Volume 6, Issue 4

June 2023

Meet the Vermont MIC3 Commissioner

The Commission is happy to welcome newly appointed Vermont Compact Commissioner Rene Sanchez.

Sanchez was appointed as the Vermont Compact Commissioner on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children in April 2023.

Read his complete bio by clicking the link below.

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United States Army Celebrates 248th Birthday

The U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year.

2023 marks the 248th birthday of our Army. To learn more about the history of the U.S. Army, click the link below.

Learn More Here

Compact 101 Training Now Available in

American Sign Language

The Training Committee released the MIC3 Compact 101 Training video in American Sign Language. Found on the Commission's Youtube Channel, it is one of our goals to make training available to all stakeholders.

Remember to check the MIC3 Event Calendar for a list of all upcoming trainings and registration links!

View the Video Here

OneOp Launches New Virtual Learning Series

OneOp launched the Military Family Readiness Academy (MFRA) series, Military Families and Food Security: A Call to Action on June 1. The MFRA is a free virtual multi-disciplinary learning opportunity for service providers, expanding their knowledge to educate and support service members and families.

You can watch a special message from Mrs. Patricia Barron, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy by clicking here.

Join the 2023 MFRA to explore food insecurity’s impact on military families, and discover how to apply your knowledge to the communities you serve. The 2023 Academy series offers:

A self-paced asynchronous course:

Advancing Food Security

for Military Families

You can learn more below:

Learn More

A live workshop:

Building Networks to Alleviate Food Insecurity

June 28

11:00 am-12:30 pm ET

RSVP Here

Service providers from across the Military Family Readiness System are invited to participate, including DoD, federal, state, and community service providers, educators, and Cooperative Extension professionals.

Continuing education credits and certificate of attendance available. For more information, click here.

Military Interstate Compact Promotes Successful Education Transitions for Military Dependents in Japan

June 9, 2023 – In May, the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) provided Compact training and briefs in Japan at Yokota Air Base (AB), Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Army Camp Zama, and Yokosuka Naval Base. Sponsored by Colonel Andrew Roddan, Commander of the 374^th Airlift Wing for Yokota AB, the trip included meetings with military leadership and personnel, parents, U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) Kanto region school administrators and counselors, and Pacific Region school liaisons.

Read the full article here

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MIC3 Legal Perspectives Webinar on YouTube

The Legal Perspectives webinar explains the role and responsibility of the Compact Commissioner and MIC3 State Council members managing and administering the Compact in their state to support military families.

Watch the Webinar

Registration for the 2023 MIC3 Annual Business Meeting is Now Open!

General Attendees Register Here

If you are a Commissioner, Designee, Ex-Officio or other Official Attendee please email MIC3info@csg.org to request your registration link.

STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Rules - Tuesday, June 13, 2 PM ET
Executive - Thursday, June 15, 1 PM ET
Training - Tuesday, June 27, 1 PM ET

UPCOMING EVENTS

Compact 101 Training - Wednesday, June 21, 4:00 PM ET - register here!

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